Join us for the Jove Club Welsh 3000s Challenge (24 hours) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

This is an extreme mountain challenge that demands exceptional fitness and mental fortitude. Only Jove members with proven mountain experience and endurance will be able to join. While we provide expert guidance and support, you must be capable of handling sustained intense effort across technical terrain in potentially challenging Welsh weather conditions.

From the rugged summit of Snowdon to the imposing Glyder range and the mighty Carneddau, this challenge represents the ultimate test of mountain endurance in Wales. Over 24 intense hours, you'll attempt to conquer all 15 peaks over 3,000 feet in Eryri. That's approximately 45km of challenging terrain with over 3,200m of elevation gain (not including the walk to the top of Snowdon), making this one of Britain's most prestigious mountain challenges.

With experienced Mountain Leaders guiding your journey from comfortable basecamp to towering summits, you're not just climbing mountains - you're joining an elite group of adventurers who've mastered Wales' highest peaks.

Day 1 (Friday):

• Arrival in Llanberis by 8pm

• Team briefing and equipment check

• Overnight stay at YHA Pen y Pass

• Detailed route planning and weather assessment

• Rest before the challenge

Days 2-3 (Saturday possibly into Sunday): Challenge Day

• Starting early, tackle the three main mountain groups:

  • Eryri Massif

  • Glyderau Range

  • Carneddau Mountains

• Navigate technical terrain including Crib Goch

• Experience some of Wales' most dramatic ridge lines

• Test your endurance across multiple summits

• If we have a time, a well earned celebratory meal!

Day 3 (Sunday):

• Rest at accommodation (we may not finish until the early hours)

• Grab lunch and depart

What's included:

✅ Qualified Mountain Leaders (1:4 ratio)

✅ Two nights accommodation at YHA Pen y Pass

✅ Support person meeting us at checkpoints to resupply

✅ Lunch + resupply during the challenge

What's not included:

❌ Transport to/from Llanberis

❌ Personal equipment and clothing

❌ Meals and snacks

❌ Mountain weather guarantees!

Cost:

• £390 non-members

• £340 for Jove Club members

How to take part: Complete the form below detailing your mountain experience or any upcoming trips you’re planning. This challenge requires:

• Some mountain experience (we don’t need mountain goats but we do need people who have an idea of what they’re letting themselves in for)

• High level of cardiovascular fitness

• Comfort with some exposure and scrambling

Preparation support: We'll help participants prepare through:

• Training weekends in the mountains (we’d recommend attending at least one mountain weekend before the challenge especially if you’re not experienced)

• Fitness preparation in London - there’s much we can do to get ready. Join our sessions and talk to us about tips to train

• Equipment guidance

• Training plans

Required experience: We are confident the majority of reasonably fit people should be able to complete this event

• Previous mountain experience in the UK

• Confidence scrambling on exposed terrain

• All-weather mountain experience

Minimum + maximum numbers: For the trip to go ahead, we need 4 participants confirmed.

Kit list: Detailed kit list to follow

How to get involved: Complete the form below and we’ll be in touch

Jove Ski Trip - St Anton - 31 Jan 26 - 7 Feb 26

31 Jan – 7 Feb 2026
From £1,450pp for members*
35 spots only - 27 already reserved - register interest below

We’ve spoken about this a lot and are very excited to for our first trip! Jove Club heads to the legendary slopes of St. Anton am Arlberg - Austria’s iconic alpine playground. This is your week of high-altitude action, fresh air, and après-ski energy with a crew of like-minded people.

We’ve booked out a full 35-person chalet, just minutes from a central lift, complete with cosy rooms, hearty food, and communal spaces perfect for post-slope hangouts. Whether you’re carving black runs or learning to ski for the first time, this trip is about sharing the mountain, not measuring performance.

(*Exact price TBC)

What’s Included

✅ 7 nights in a fully catered chalet (breakfast & dinner daily including beer + wine with one day off for staff)
✅ Return transfers from Innsbruck Airport
✅ 6-day St. Anton area ski pass
✅ Jove Club trip host
✅ Tourist tax

Optional Extras

✅ Ski hire (from £115 with option to upgrade)
✅ Helmet £40 + boot hire £65

What’s Not Included

❌ Flights to and from Innsbruck
❌ Lunches (available on the mountain or in town)
❌ Dinner on the chalet staff’s night off
❌ Food / drinks outside of the chalet
❌ Travel insurance (must include winter sports cover)
❌ Ski lessons (we can arrange separately if needed)

Who It’s For

This trip is for Jove Club members and newcomers alike - whether you're a powder hound, blue-run cruiser, or total beginner. You’ll be grouped by experience for gear and slope advice, and we’ll help you connect with others at your level.

We’re creating a relaxed, welcoming group vibe - no cliques, no pressure, just shared adventure.

Logistics

• Dates: Sat 31 Jan – Sat 7 Feb 2026

• Location: St. Anton, Austria (nearest airport: Innsbruck)

• Price: £1,500pp (non-members) - £1,450pp (members)*

• Deposit: £375 to secure your space with the remainder payable 60 days before the trip

• Flights not included - fly into Innsbruck around midday Saturday for the group transfer - we’ll confirm details

  (*Exact price TBC)

Spaces are Limited - Reserve Now

We’ve only got 35 spaces with 27 already reserved. This will fill quickly. If you're keen, register interest and join our WhatsApp group. We need to collect deposits by the 6th of June.